Zuníl
UNIQUE!! Very different! Embroidered woven corte, or mayan skirt, full of mayan figures!! It is from the town of Zuníl. The corte is a wrap-around skirt that consists of a cut of cloth joined to form a tube into which the woman steps. Excess material is wrapped around the body and folded at the waist in pleats, and tied with a faja (belt).
This wonderful and striking corte measures 89″ long and 46 1/2″ wide from side to side as shown in the photo. Cortes are sewn together to make a tube. This corte has had the stitching joining the sides of the tube removed, and measures approximately 46 1/2″ by 89″ laid out flat. The center embroidery runs the full length of the 89″. This corte is fairly thick and heavy. The background is black cotton woven fabric. The embroidered mayan figures are machine done free-hand, and are truly an art form. Just amazing!
This corte is absolutely beautiful with designs that feature colored mayan figures radiating from the center. The colors are greens, blues, purples, and white! The vertical stripes are a deep purple. The background is black cotton woven fabric. The randa, or area joining the fabric is a long row of differing square heads or mayan figures. This is a one of a kind corte.
This corte is in great used condition, with perhaps a few loose threads and softer feel, but with little sign of wear
$65.00
SOLD
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